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Mesh (Cardano)
Mesh on Cardano is a comprehensive development framework that offers tools and resources designed to simplify the creation of decentralized applications (dApps) on the Cardano blockchain. Mesh provides developers with the building blocks needed to interact with Cardano’s core functionalities, such as wallets, transactions, and smart contracts, without requiring deep blockchain expertise. Project Status: https://meshjs.dev…
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Midnight
Midnight is a privacy-focused sidechain being developed within the Cardano ecosystem. It is designed to provide enhanced privacy and confidentiality for transactions and data handling, enabling users to interact with decentralized applications (dApps) and conduct transactions while keeping sensitive information secure. Midnight aims to combine Cardano’s security, scalability, and decentralization with robust privacy features. Project…
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Gimbalabs
Gimbalabs is an open-source project and community initiative focused on promoting education, tools, and resources for developers and innovators in the Cardano ecosystem. Its primary aim is to empower individuals and teams to create decentralized applications (dApps), services, and solutions on the Cardano blockchain by providing access to the necessary tools and knowledge. Project Status…
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Vasil St. Dabov
Vasil St. Dabov was a prominent member of the Cardano community and a Bulgarian mathematician, blockchain enthusiast, and ambassador for the Cardano ecosystem. He is best known for his contributions to the growth and promotion of Cardano, especially within the Cardano Foundation’s ambassador program. His influence and dedication to the project were recognized by the…
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Block Producers
Block producers in Cardano are entities responsible for creating and validating new blocks on the Cardano blockchain. They play a crucial role in the network’s security and functionality by processing transactions and adding them to the blockchain. Key Points about Block Producers in Cardano: How Block Production Works in Cardano: In summary, block producers (stake…
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Understanding the Transaction Lifecycle in Cardano
The Cardano blockchain is a powerful, decentralized platform that supports secure, scalable, and sustainable transactions using its native cryptocurrency, ADA. Like most blockchain networks, transactions are at the heart of Cardano’s functionality. Whether you’re sending ADA to a friend, delegating ADA for staking, or interacting with smart contracts, understanding how transactions work in Cardano can…
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Cardano Addresses
In the Cardano ecosystem, there are two primary types of addresses: payment addresses and stake addresses. Payment addresses are used for sending, receiving, and holding ADA or other native tokens, while also supporting staking and delegation in certain configurations. These addresses allow users to transact and participate in the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) mechanism. Stake addresses, on…
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Nonce
A nonce (short for “number used once”) is a value used in cryptographic systems that is typically random or pseudo-random and is employed to ensure that certain operations, like encryption, authentication, or proof generation, are only valid once. The purpose of a nonce is to prevent replay attacks, duplication, or the reuse of cryptographic processes…
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Follow the Satoshi (FTS) Algorithm
The Follow the Satoshi (FTS) Algorithm is a key mechanism used in Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain systems to fairly and randomly select a validator (or stake pool) for a particular task, such as creating a new block or validating transactions. The algorithm is named after Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, and it…
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Liquid vs. Frozen Stake
Liquid stake and frozen stake are terms often used in Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain systems to describe different states of a staker’s funds (cryptocurrency) in relation to their participation in the network’s consensus and reward mechanisms. 1. Liquid Stake Liquid stake refers to the portion of a staker’s funds that are not currently locked…
